SMC Hiking Guidelines
As a current member you can pre-register for any of these hikes. No password this time around.
Happy Holidays!
Thank you for supporting SMC!
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Notes
- Registration is required.
- Read all Guidelines and Liability Waiver information before registering for a hike.
- You may only register yourself. Liability waiver is part of registration process. Guests can access registration 1 week in advance through Meetup, Facebook, or Eventbrite.
- Should you need to cancel, do so online through Eventbrite. Contact hike leader with day of cancellations. Repeated no shows without prior cancellation will be removed from list.
- Dogs are not permitted unless specified.
Prepare
- Arrive to the starting point 10 minutes ahead of time so the hike can start promptly.
- Bring water. Wear hiking boots, preferably waterproof, with good traction devices and poles (optional) to navigate possible slippery areas.
- Times are our best estimates, but can vary depending on conditions, and the size or pace of a group.
FAQ
- How do I cancel my registration?
- How do I know when a hike is cancelled? Steady rain cancels, but intermittent drizzle does not. You will not be notified. If you are unsure, contact hike leader (day of only).
- How can I contact the hike leader? Hike leader contact info can be found in event confirmation & reminder emails.
- What is the participant capacity? 25
Questions: hikes@somocon.org
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Christmas Day Hike
Sunday, December 25, 10am-12:30pm
This is a moderate hike with ups and downs. Leave your holiday stress in the reservation.
Leader: Janine Beer
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Last Day Hike
Saturday, December 31, 8-10:30am
This is your last opportunity to hike in 2022. Approx 5 miles down, around and up first mountain. Moderate pace and difficulty.
Leader: Sharon Salmon
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First Day Hike
Sunday, January 1, 8-11:00am
Make hiking/walking a priority in 2023. It's great for our well-being overall. Join me for a 4.5 - 7 mile hike in the Mayapple Hill area. Choose your distance - 4.5, 6.5 or 7 miles. Includes the newly blazed blue /yellow connector trail.
Leader: Sharon Salmon
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Explore Old Short Hills Park
Saturday, January 14, 10am-12:30pm
Hike about 4 miles with moderate ups and downs. We will hike if it is lightly snowing. Wear crampons if there is ice.
Leader: Janine Beer
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Dogwood 3
Saturday, January 21, 10am-1pm
About 3 to 4 miles over various trails. Moderate pace.
Leader: Lou Nocito
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Mayapple Hill and Points North.
Sunday, January 29, 10am-12:30 p.m.
A four to five mile hike at a moderate pace with slight uphills, we will make our way around Mayapple Hill and on the Lenape Trail up to Route 10 and back. Sturdy hiking boots (with traction devices, if there is snow); hiking poles are recommended. We will hike in light snow.
Leader: Dennis Percher
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